Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V142000 Reported June 4, 1999

Fleetwood/battery cable

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Electrical System · 145 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V142000
Manufacturer Campaign
90602
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
145
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 4, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes. a generator battery cable may have been routed too close to a notch in the heat shield, resulting in damage to the battery cable insulation.

Safety Consequence

This can lead to an electrical short, and possibly a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and repair, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components, if necessary.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 99V142000 or campaign 90602.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V142000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V142000?

NHTSA recall 99V142000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on June 4, 1999. It addresses: Fleetwood/battery cable. The recall affects approximately 145 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number 90602. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.